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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.69 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.69 and 100.34 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.69 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.69 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.69 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 20,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538.59/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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